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Hat sizes in order

Fitted hat sizes go up in eighths of an inch. Here is every size from smallest to largest, with the matching head measurement.

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Fitted hat sizes in order

Fitted sizes count up by one eighth: 6 ⅞, 7, 7 ⅛, 7 ¼, 7 ⅜, 7 ½, 7 ⅝, 7 ¾, 7 ⅞, 8. Each step adds about ⅜ inch (1 cm) of head circumference.

Fitted hat sizes in order
Fitted sizecmInchesUKLetter
6 ½ 51.9 20 ⅜ (20.42) 6 ⅜ XS
6 ⅝ 52.9 20 ⅞ (20.81) 6 ½ XS
6 ¾ 53.9 21 ¼ (21.21) 6 ⅝ S
6 ⅞ 54.9 21 ⅝ (21.6) 6 ¾ S
7 55.9 22 (21.99) 6 ⅞ M
7 ⅛ 56.9 22 ⅜ (22.38) 7 M
7 ¼ 57.9 22 ¾ (22.78) 7 ⅛ L
7 ⅜ 58.8 23 ⅛ (23.17) 7 ¼ L
7 ½ 59.8 23 ½ (23.56) 7 ⅜ XL
7 ⅝ 60.8 24 (23.95) 7 ½ XL
7 ¾ 61.8 24 ⅜ (24.35) 7 ⅝ XXL
7 ⅞ 62.8 24 ¾ (24.74) 7 ¾ XXL
8 63.8 25 ⅛ (25.13) 7 ⅞ 3XL
8 ⅛ 64.8 25 ½ (25.53) 8 3XL
8 ¼ 65.8 25 ⅞ (25.92) 8 ⅛ 3XL

Letter sizes in order

  • XS: 52 to 53 cm (6 ½ to 6 ⅝)
  • S: 54 to 55 cm (6 ¾ to 6 ⅞)
  • M: 56 to 57 cm (7 to 7 ⅛)
  • L: 58 to 59 cm (7 ¼ to 7 ⅜)
  • XL: 60 to 61 cm (7 ½ to 7 ⅝)
  • XXL: 62 to 63 cm (7 ¾ to 7 ⅞)
  • 3XL: 64 cm and up (8 and up)

Stretch-fit sizes in order

Stretch-fit caps combine two letters. From smallest to largest: XS/S, S/M, M/L, L/XL and XL/XXL. Flexfit uses S/M, L/XL and XXL (plus Youth), while the New Era 39THIRTY uses S/M, M/L and L/XL.

How to measure your head

  1. 1 Use a soft tape measure, or a string and a ruler.
  2. 2 Wrap it around your head where the hat will sit: about 1 cm (⅜ in) above your ears and across the middle of your forehead.
  3. 3 Keep the tape level and snug, not tight. Do not pull it in.
  4. 4 Read the number where the tape overlaps. Measure two or three times and use the largest value.
  5. 5 Type the number into the calculator, or find it in the chart.
How to measure

Frequently asked questions

What is the smallest adult hat size?

Most brands start at 6 ⅞ (about 55 cm). Some go down to 6 ½ or 6 ⅝ for small adults and teenagers.

What is the largest hat size?

New Era makes fitted caps up to 8 ¼ (65.4 cm). Some hatters make 8 ½ and above to order.

Which is bigger, 7 ¼ or 7 ⅜?

7 ⅜ is one size bigger. It fits a head about 1 cm (⅜ in) larger.

Is 7 ½ bigger than 7 ⅝?

No. 7 ⅝ is bigger: five eighths is more than four eighths.

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